Watch this compelling film detailing how food revolutionaries in California in the ’60s and ’70s created an alternative food chain outside the over-processed and unhealthy one prescribed by corporate agricultural product companies.

Head to Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath to shop at Sampoorn, a handicraft fair that brings crafts people and artisans from 19 states. Enamelware from Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu {think Le Creuset pans and pots but entirely lightweight and yours to keep at a fraction of a price), ceramic mugs from Auroville, mirrorwork waistcoats from Gujarat and baby quilts and dohars from Madhya Pradesh.

Wednesday, September 9

Theatre

The Incredible Mullah Nasruddin

Image via Ranga Shankara

Ranga Shankara AHA brings this play for kids aged eight and above. A young boy whose stories cast a spell grows up to become Mullah Nasruddin. Still a compelling storyteller, Mullah Nasruddin comes to India to search for intelligent people to entertain the bored Caliph.

Singapore-based Bharatnatyam dancer Gayatri Sriram, who was trained in the Kalakshetra style and runs the Asian Festival of Classical Dance in Singapore, will perform Mukti Marga {the Path to Liberation} at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

Where: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 43 Race Course Road

When: 6pm

Contact: 080 22267421

Saturday, September 12

Groove to Kolkata-based The Ganesh Talkies’ curious yet exhilarating brand of indie-meets-Bollywood dance music, as well as Last Remaining Light, an alternative outfit from Mumbai formed by well-established musicians from the indie scene.

A filmed screening of Mohan Rakesh’s acclaimed play, you can drive out to this chocolaterie that sometimes doubles as a venue for screenings, to watch Lilette Dubey, Mohan Agashe and Ira Dubey bring the story of a dissatisfied mother and wife to life. If you can’t watch the play live, this is the next best thing.

Sunday, September 13

The Airplane Poetry Movement aims at finding the best of slam {or spoken-word} poetry talent and nurturing it. On Sunday, their workshop on the basics of slam poetry will be followed by a competition amongst the participants.